A crowd of hundreds, including youth sailors from many local sailing programs, gathered on Tuesday for the opening press conference of the 2012 America’s Cup World Series in Newport, RI. After the ceremony, youth sailors were given a chance to take photos with the cup and meet and greet their heroes. Photos: Stuart Streuli
The wing trimmer for Jimmy Spithill’s Oracle Team USA AC45 team talks about his shoreside responsibilities, whether the team is now comfortable with the AC45 wing, whether Russell Coutts has softened after his experience as a crew in Venice, and how much it will mean to him to win the overall title for the inaugural season of the America’s Cup World Series.
The Race Village for the America’s Cup World Series at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., bustles with activity. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
AC World Series teams prepare on the waters of Newport, R.I., ahead of the start of the final event of the 2011-’12 circuit.
AC45s are flying high in Newport, R.I., in anticipation of the AC World Series finale. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
The America’s Cup World Series Newport starts June 22. Use this Official Guide to the America’s Cup World Series, provided by America’s Cup Organizers, to give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go.
31 lasers competed at Surf City Yacht Club at the June 2nd Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta this year. The full-rig winner was Clay Johnson, with only 6 points in 7 races after his drop, and the radial winner was Kelly McGlynn, also with just 6 points. Video credit goes to Jon Deutsch, who taped much of the regatta from the bow of his boat, and arranged some of the highlights in this compilation. With the breeze hanging between 10-17 knots, it was a glorious day of sailing.
Friday, June 15 provided plenty of sun and breeze for the start of the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race Start. Photographs from PPL Media.
Senior editor Stu Streuli shares the action on board the Farr 395 _Old School _during the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race start.
Can Coutts win? Will Hutchinson’s local knowledge lead him to the top of the fleet racing podium for the first time? Sailing World‘s Fantasy Sailing League will let you showcase your knowledge of the America’s Cup World Series and win some cool prizes.
Senior editor Stuart Streuli reports in from Ganson Evans’ Farr 395_ Old School_ during the 2012 Bermuda Race.
Think you know sailboat racing? The AC45 brings a whole new boatload of excitement, danger, and thrill to the sport, making it more visual and entrancing than ever before. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, the catamarans must still remain nimble enough to maneuver successfully on the tight racecourses.
A crowd of hundreds, including youth sailors from many local sailing programs, gathered on Tuesday for the opening press conference of the 2012 America’s Cup World Series in Newport, RI. After the ceremony, youth sailors were given a chance to take photos with the cup and meet and greet their heroes. Photos: Stuart Streuli
The wing trimmer for Jimmy Spithill’s Oracle Team USA AC45 team talks about his shoreside responsibilities, whether the team is now comfortable with the AC45 wing, whether Russell Coutts has softened after his experience as a crew in Venice, and how much it will mean to him to win the overall title for the inaugural season of the America’s Cup World Series.
The Race Village for the America’s Cup World Series at Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., bustles with activity. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
AC World Series teams prepare on the waters of Newport, R.I., ahead of the start of the final event of the 2011-’12 circuit.
AC45s are flying high in Newport, R.I., in anticipation of the AC World Series finale. Photos by ACEA/Gilles Martin-Raget
The America’s Cup World Series Newport starts June 22. Use this Official Guide to the America’s Cup World Series, provided by America’s Cup Organizers, to give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go.
31 lasers competed at Surf City Yacht Club at the June 2nd Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta this year. The full-rig winner was Clay Johnson, with only 6 points in 7 races after his drop, and the radial winner was Kelly McGlynn, also with just 6 points. Video credit goes to Jon Deutsch, who taped much of the regatta from the bow of his boat, and arranged some of the highlights in this compilation. With the breeze hanging between 10-17 knots, it was a glorious day of sailing.
Friday, June 15 provided plenty of sun and breeze for the start of the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race Start. Photographs from PPL Media.
Senior editor Stu Streuli shares the action on board the Farr 395 _Old School _during the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race start.
Can Coutts win? Will Hutchinson’s local knowledge lead him to the top of the fleet racing podium for the first time? Sailing World‘s Fantasy Sailing League will let you showcase your knowledge of the America’s Cup World Series and win some cool prizes.
Senior editor Stuart Streuli reports in from Ganson Evans’ Farr 395_ Old School_ during the 2012 Bermuda Race.
Think you know sailboat racing? The AC45 brings a whole new boatload of excitement, danger, and thrill to the sport, making it more visual and entrancing than ever before. Capable of speeds of up to 30 knots, the catamarans must still remain nimble enough to maneuver successfully on the tight racecourses.
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